Updated November 25, 2022
Background
Fayette County, Virginia (later Kentucky) was formed from Kentucky County, Virginia. One of the first three counties of Kentucky (with Lincoln and Jefferson Counties), it was created on 30 Jun 1780. Most records for before 31 Jan 1803 were destroyed by fire. A second fire on 14 May 1897 also destroyed some early records.Overview
Wills
Will of Stark GILLIAM
Presented 1809
Noncupative Will of Starke Gilliam, sworn statement signed by Thomas Gilliam, David McCoy, Edward Payne, Ellen Payne and Nancy Barnes, stating that they were in the room where the dec lay sick on Apr 20th last, and that the dec expressed the belief that he would die and that he desired to settle his affairs and dispose of his estate before his death, and that there was no person present he had chosen to write his will, inquired who was in the room, and made the statements that each of his children was to have a negro of equal value when the children come of age or when married. Subscribers understood from him that the negroes he mentioned were his young ones. Each of the children were to have a horse called theirs at this time. His son, and dau Nancy Gilliam, each to have a saddle. The decedent wanted Mr. Henry Payne to exchange his negro man Allen for other negroes. The rest of the estate should remain for the decedent's wife for her support and the support of his children and that it should be kept together and not sold. Subscribers stated the decedent was fully in his senses at the time.
May (blank) 1809
Recorded May court 1809
The noncupative will of Stark Gilliam, dec'd was produced, and proved by the oaths of Thomas Gilliam, David McCoy, Ellen Payne, Edward Payne, Jr., and Nancy Barnes subscribing witnesses thereto, and was ordered to be recorded, it appearing that the widow and next of kin being present, and giving their consent. On motion of Polly Gilliam, administration is granted her, she taking the oaths and entering into bond with Thomas Gilliam, David McCoy and Andrew Armstrong her securities in the penal sum of $5,000.
Fayette County, KY, Will Book B, Page 16, page 147
Will Records of Fayette County, Kentucky 1794-1818
Sources
- Fayette County, KY, Will Book B, Page 16, page 147
- Will Records of Fayette County, Kentucky 1794-1818